Five Reasons Why You Should Vote During Elections

It Really Can Make a Difference.
Many people believe that "my one vote won't make any difference, so it doesn't matter." But it does-and especially on a local issue!
That one extra vote (or a few) can determine if new roads are to be built or whether the libraries will stay open.
Many People Have Died For the Right to Vote (So You Wouldn't Have to Suffer).
And many were denied because of gender, race, age or economic status. So when you vote, bear in mind that you're also, in a sense, voting for those who couldn't. And they're smiling, because their efforts weren't in vain.
It's One of Your Most Important Rights.
It's one of the most cherished and sought-after in the world, and one of the main reasons why most immigrants, past and present, come here (particularly those from oppressive regimes). And if they greatly appreciate and cherish the right to vote freely, shouldn't you?
Remember, voting used to be a privilege (a right granted as an advantage or favor) only for a "select few", here in the U.S.
It's Now Very Convenient.
It's not as hard or difficult as it once was to get to the voting place. Many organizations will often offer free rides to and from if needed.
And most voting places are usually located at a central neighborhood building that most people residing within that area are aware of and know how to get to.
Polling places are now open very early-so you can vote before work or school-and stay open after 5 pm. for a few hours-so you can vote after work or school.
If you're going to be out-of-town, have an injury or just don't want to be in a line, there's absentee voting by mail (there may even be online voting in the near future, once the bugs are worked out).
Many cities now offer early voting, by any of the abovementioned methods throughout October up to Election Day.
Without Voting, You Could Well End Up With a Government Not In Your Best Interests-Or Even a Dictatorship.
And those same non-voters will be the biggest complainers: "How did he (or she) get in?" "That's messed up." Well, Duh!
Yes, you can still vote and "the wrong person" gets in, but at least you cared enough to DO something.